TERRANCE A. ADDISON
SENIOR TALENT CONSULTANT
CONTACT INFO
************@*****.***
Arlington, TX 76018
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
Marjorie Stoneman Douglas,
Parkland, FL
The Communication of A Shared
Vision – Kaplan University
SKILLS
Human Resources Law Expertise
Candidate Sourcing Algorithms
(AI, Boolean, SeekOut, GitHub)
Employer Branding
Global Talent
Acquisition Talent
Acquisition Strategies
Sourcing: Social Media Platforms
Candidate Pipeline Management
Interviewing and Prescreening
Strategic Workforce Planning
Training & Development
ATS: Workday, ICIMS, TALEO,
BrassRIng, JazzHR
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Strategic Recruitment Leader with 15+ years of success driving full-cycle talent acquisition across RPO and BPO models in high-demand sectors, including Technology, Healthcare, and Finance. Proven expertise in optimizing sourcing strategies, leveraging data-driven decision-making, and managing vendor relationships Adept at designing and delivering training programs, building high-performing teams, and leading leadership development initiatives that strengthen internal pipelines and support long-term organizational growth. WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Recruiter
Self Employed
July 2024 – Present
• Identified open positions through various portals.
• Scheduled and handled requisition intake calls with potential clients to identify needs.
• Screened and scheduled interviews for requisitions with hiring managers.
• Sourced candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, government and veteran workforce boards.
• Worked with companies that included KreditKoncepts, Stryker, FEFA, ThreePDS and others.
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Microsoft
Nov 2023 – June 2024 / Remote
• Spearheaded end-to-end recruitment processes and managed full-cycle recruitment for 30+ GTM and technical roles monthly, ensuring alignment with Microsoft's hiring standards and business objectives.
• Sourced and screened 50+ candidates who met Microsoft’s DEI standards.
• Enriched team collaboration and innovation, leading to an inclusive workplace culture.
• Managed full-cycle recruitment for 30+ GTM and technical roles monthly, achieving a 95% requisition fill rate.
• Improved the offer and onboarding process for over 70+ candidates, leading to a 30% faster integration into the company.
Senior Recruitment Lead (Contractor)
Mavenn Corporation
Feb 2023 – Nov 2023 / Atlanta, Ga
• Spearheaded talent pipelines for high-profile clients such as Amazon, CDC and Stryker, delivering tailored solutions that enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Conducted engaging behavioral-based interviews that identified a pipeline of top-tier candidates, enhancing the full cycle hiring process.
• Assisted leadership in development of scorecards and post-training assessments to measure ROI and effectiveness of recruitment-related training.
Senior Healthcare Recruiter (Contract)
Baylor, Scott & White Healthcare
Jul 2021 – Feb 2023 / Dallas, Tx
• Partnered with hiring managers and HR leaders to streamline recruitment services, achieving 20 successful hires within three months.
• Led recruitment initiatives with a requisition load of 50+ roles, achieving an average time-to-fill of 30 days across various sectors including Leadership, Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research.
• Exceeded hiring benchmarks by reducing time-to-hire by 20% while managing 25-30 monthly hires.
Lead Talent Acquisition
CDC Foundation (Covid-19 Response)
April 2020 - July 2021 / Remote
• Oversaw the full-cycle recruitment process for roles in Epidemiology, Public Health Education, IT, Data Analysis, Contact Tracing, and Field Operations.
• Developed and implemented rapid-response hiring protocols, cutting average time-to-fill from 30+ days to under 14 days for priority positions.
• Partnered with senior CDC Foundation leadership to assess surge staffing needs and align TA strategy with federal funding allocations and deployment plans.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Telvista
June 2018 - February 2020 / Dallas TX
• Led and coached the Talent Acquisition Division within the Telecom vertical, collaborating with senior management to align staffing processes.
• During 1st year, was responsible for 3 million in revenue savings from cutbacks of staffing, while also improving fill rate of training classes 25%.
• Designed and implemented training programs for recruiting staff, focused on full-cycle recruitment, and DEI sourcing
• Facilitated monthly training workshops on sourcing strategies, ATS usage, and behavioral interviewing, resulting in a 30% increase in efficiency.
• Created and delivered training modules on compliance, candidate experience, and inclusive hiring practices in alignment with EEOC.